"There are 69 boys in the six counties that we serve," said Lamont Sullivan, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate in South Carolina. "We don't ask a lot, six hours a month over a calendar year, doing things with your little brother, such as going to a ball game or hanging out."

Studies find that kids who participate in the program are less likely to do drugs, skip school and drink alcohol.

"...The right path may not be the coolest at the moment, but it’s going to pay off in the long run," said Trey.